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Plymouth Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > motoring > roofracks-roof-boxes-tow-bars-11065770

Roofracks, roof boxes, tow bars and bike racks can all invalidate insurance

15+ hour, 41+ min ago  (477+ words) Families planning road trips as schools break up for summer are being told they need to update their insurance policies when fixing things like roof boxes and bike racks to their cars. Insurance experts are warning drivers that failure to…...

Gloucestershire Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > celebs-tv > jeremy-clarkson-left-feeling-embarrassed-11013320.amp

Jeremy Clarkson left feeling 'embarrassed' after incident during funeral

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (672+ words) Jeremy Clarkson has been writing his weekly column in the Sunday Times for more than 30 years, and he has never been shy about sharing his opinions At 66, Jeremy Clarkson may still be considered relatively youthful by contemporary standards, yet he…...

Bristol Live
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Review: Road Angel Halo Play 4K Dual Dash Cam

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (696+ words) You can pay an arm and a leg for an advanced 4K dash cam, and while some cheaper options are available, you often find they lack important features or are not the most reliable devices. The latest to try to bring…...

Devon Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > motoring > drivers-only-just-learning-many-11007574

Drivers only just learning why many narrow country lanes have 60mph speed limit

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (513+ words) Have you ever questioned why a tight country lane with poor views carries a 60mph speed limit? Another Redditor explained in response: "It doesn't mean that you can safely barrel along at 60 - you may need to slow down to an absolute…...

Devon Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > motoring > martin-lewis-says-rachel-reeves-10978548

Martin Lewis says 55p rule 'for drivers doing under 10,000 miles"

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (657+ words) Martin Lewis has said motorists who do less than 10,000 miles a year for work will benefit from a new 55p payment. Motorists who use their vehicles for work purposes will now be entitled to claim tax relief at 55p per mile for…...

Somerset Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > motoring > dvla-issues-new-alert-over-10971984

DVLA issues new alert over 'expensive' tax change

2+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (349+ words) Motorists are being urged to avoid an expensive tax pitfall, following a fresh warning issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) regarding current regulations. The agency has cautioned drivers purchasing an electric vehicle to scrutinise the official list…...

Bristol Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > motoring > drivers-just-learning-rule-must-10962087

Drivers are learning rule they must follow when there's 2 vertical lines on kerb

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (343+ words) You pass your test thinking you’ve cracked it: mirrors, signals, a bit of parallel parking, job done. Then real life starts and the roads turn into a moving pop quiz. A single yellow line that means one thing on Tuesday…...

Gloucestershire Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > celebs-tv > bbc-repair-shop-experts-restore-10914731

BBC The Repair Shop experts restore sentimental item leaving guest speechless

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (526+ words) Former serviceman Mike Webb hoped the specialists could restore his treasured possession during the most recent instalment of The Repair Shop. In the BBC programme, now in its 16th series after returning earlier this month, Mike consulted with experts Charlotte Abbott…...

Plymouth Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > motoring > rachel-reeves-tells-drivers-use-10894230

Rachel Reeves tells drivers to use scheme to get cheaper fuel

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (349+ words) Drivers can “avoid being overcharged” for fuel by using online services obtaining pump price data from a Government scheme, Rachel Reeves said. The Chancellor said this is among measures to “help households keep costs down” during the Iran oil crisis....

Devon Live
gloucestershirelive.co.uk > news > motoring > entitled-jeep-driver-took-up-10869905

'Entitled Jeep driver took up 2 parking spaces so I got brilliant revenge"

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (436+ words) A man has been praised for his petty revenge against an inconsiderate driver who took up two parking spaces with his Jeep in a packed public car park. He described how the driver had parked his vehicle across two bays,…...